Support at Brandeis

Graduate students who need academic support can always reach out to the Office of Graduate Affairs. Staff there can either help directly, or point you to the right resource. Generally speaking, if you're having an academic issue, it is best to first speak with your professor and/or your adviser. If that doesn't help, or isn't possible, you can turn to the director of graduate studies (DGS), the program director or chair of the department. If that doesn't help or isn't possible:

• GSAS: GSAS can connect you with the Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs. Please email gradschool@brandeis.edu
• Heller: Office of Academic and Student Services
• IBS: The Office of Academic Affairs and Student Experience (OAASE) can connect you with the Assistant Dean. Please email oaase@brandeis.edu.
• Rabb School: Email the GPS Advising Team

Brandeis-wide services include:

• International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO)
• Research Help
• Writing Center
• Student Accessibility Support
• English Language Programs (ELP)
• Science Communications Lab

Information about leaves of absence or parental relief and accommodations can be found in the University Bulletin under your specific school in the Academic Regulations section. A summary table of students' options is available on the Graduate Student Leaves and Parental Relief website.

• Student Financial Services can provide students with assistance in determining the financial implications of a leave of absence.

• Graduate students who need support with pedagogy can turn to the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL)
• Often, the faculty in your program or the specific faculty member you are teaching with can be very helpful in your pedagogical learning. If this is not the case, CTL is a great resource. If you are experiencing difficulties with the faculty you are working with, you can talk with the director of graduate studies (DGS), your program director, your advisor, or with staff at the Office of Graduate Affairs. 

• Student Accessibility Support Report Form — Use this form to report how accommodations are implemented in a particular course, general campus accessibility issues or attitudinal/climate observations.